Four Big 12 men's basketball teams have been ranked in the Blue Ribbon 2011-12 preseason top 25. The total of four ranked squads - Kansas, Texas A&M, Baylor and Missouri - is tied for the second-most of any conference. The Big 12 has had nine teams ranked in the preseason Blue Ribbon tally over the past two years.

The 2011-12 Big 12 men's basketball season opens on Wednesday, November 9 when Texas A&M hosts Liberty. Conference play begins on Monday, January 2 when the Aggies travel to Baylor.

Blue Ribbon Yearbook is the most comprehensive college basketball publication in the world and returns for its 31st season in 2011-12. For more information, visit blueribbonyearbookonline.com.